Busser Salary in Indiana (2026)
$13.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,096/year ($2,008/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,220 Busser jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Busser salary of $28,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,096 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $28,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,166 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$835 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,096 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,008 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Indiana?
- The median Busser salary in Indiana is $28,320 per year ($13.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,130 and $33,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $28,320, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $24,096 per year ($2,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 10,220 Busser jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.